After numerous delays, Chucklefish has announced a January 2027 release date for magical life sim Witchbrook in today’s Nintendo Indie Direct showcase. It also added a PlayStation 5 version, so it will launch for PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox. In the game, you enroll in Witchbrook College and immerse yourself in its magical world of friendship and discovery.…
I’m going to ignore the fact that the title spells “video game” as one word (a major pet peeve of mine) and just rejoice in the fact that Bluey will now be a video game. That’s right, the perfectly not perfect Blue Heeler family is coming to PCs and consoles…
Read MoreMatt first reviewed the digital Gloomhaven adaptation in November 2021, writing, “the faithful quality of that adaptation and the stellar production values make it an easy sell to existing Gloomhaven fans, and the ideal way to those that were intimidated by the size (and cost) of the box when they’ve…
Read MoreIt’s starting to seem like all I write about is spooky games releasing in time for Halloween; in this week’s catch-up, three of the four games are spooky ones about to launch. And here I am, back with another one! Haunted House is said to be the first-ever survival horror…
Read MoreWelcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. With each issue I will bring you the best news that you may have missed. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news anchor, Dee Dee)!…
Read MoreThat’s right, a Nintendo Direct and a State of Play on the same day! How lucky! This broadcast is approximately 27 minutes, featuring updates to previously-announced games. And I’m not going to lie, after that Direct it’s a big yawn from me right up until the final reveal. Games featured…
Read MorePlanet Zoo launched four years ago, with Matt C. describing it as “a spiritual successor to tycoon games of days gone by, with more depth and more freedom for creativity.” You can read the rest of his review here. After all this time, some developers would have abandoned the game,…
Read MoreWelcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. With each issue I will bring you the best news that you may have missed. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news anchor, Dee Dee)!…
Read MoreAfter being in Early Access for quite some time, Dune: Spice Wars is ready for its full launch; this coincides with its sixth major content update, which introduces the opulent and politically savvy House Ecaz. That makes a total of six factions to war over a priceless spice in a…
Read MoreThe second of third showcases today is The MIX Next Showcase 2023, hosted by Justin Woodward and Candace Mckenney. This showcase features loads of upcoming indie titles, and gives them a time to shine. I’ve given as much information as possible, but sometimes the trailers aren’t terribly specific (like not…
Read MoreOnce again, it’s time for an Eastasiasoft showcase. I really appreciate that the developer/publisher holds regular presentations to show off what it’s about to release: it never looks to far ahead, focusing on titles you can get your hands on quite soon. Today’s “Fall” 2023 Showcase features 12 games launching…
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